IBM x3550 User Manual

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, Type 7978 and 1913 server,” on page 29 to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
System event/error log message Action
+3.3v critical over voltage fault
1. Remove all PCI adapters.
2. Reinstall each PCI adapter, one at a time, restarting the server
each time, to isolate a defective adapter. Replace any defective
adapter.
3. If the error continues, (trained service technician only) replace
the system board.
+3.3v critical under voltage fault
1. Remove all PCI adapters.
2. Reinstall each PCI adapter, one at a time, restarting the server
each time, to isolate a defective adapter. Replace any defective
adapter.
3. If the error continues, (trained service technician only) replace
the system board.
3.3V Bus Fault
1. Remove all PCI adapters.
2. Reinstall each PCI adapter, one at a time, restarting the server
each time, to isolate a defective adapter. Replace any defective
adapter.
3. If the error continues, (trained service technician only) replace
the system board.
Power Good Fault
1. Reseat the power supplies.
2. If the error continues, (trained service technician only) replace
the power backplane.
VRM 1 Power Good Fault
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 1.
2. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 1.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
VRM 2 Power Good Fault
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2.
2. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
Memory Area non-critical over temperature
warning
1. Make sure that the fans are operating and are not obstructed.
2. Make sure that the air baffles are in place and correctly
installed.
3. Make sure that the server cover is installed and fully closed.
Memory Area non-recoverable over temperature
fault
1. Make sure that the fans are operating and are not obstructed.
2. Make sure that the air baffles are in place and correctly
installed.
3. Make sure that the server cover is installed and fully closed.
4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
Chapter 5. Diagnostics 161

IBM x3550 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	x3550
Category	Server
Language	English